Description:
Learn about the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and how to use the Guide to document personnel actions. Understand how to prepare, process and approve Requests for Personnel Actions (SF-52) and Notifications of Personnel Actions (SF-50), the essential personnel records for Federal employees. Use the correct and appropriate forms, terminology, codes, remarks, processes and procedures that affect personnel actions.
Duration:
5 days
Level:
Foundational
Who Should Attend?
Federal HR practitioners or others who simply want to broaden their understanding of HR actions processing.
Credits:
3 CEUsLearning Outcomes:
- Use The Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and related references to complete the SF 52 and SF 50, including selection of the correct nature of action, legal authority, and remarks.
- Make determinations on computing service computation dates, determining retirement coverage veterans’ preference, and waiting periods for within-grade increases, probationary periods, and career tenure.
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Session Code STAF7011-001 | Start Date May 12, 2025 12:00 AM EST | End Date May 23, 2025 11:59 PM EST | Location Blended |
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Tuition $1,849.00 | |
| Guaranteed-to-Go | Session Code STAF7011-010 | Start Date Dec 01, 2025 12:00 AM EST | End Date Dec 12, 2025 11:59 PM EST | Location Blended |
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Tuition $1,849.00 | |
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Tuition $1,849.00 |
Day One
- Introduction
- Preparation of the SF52
- Civil Service Laws and Regulations
- Organization of the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions
- Personnel Forms
Day Two
- Review of Day One
- Personnel Terms
- Coding the Natures of Action, Authorities, and Remarks
- Processing Actions for Retirees
- Job Aids
Day Three
- Review of Day Two
- Service Computation Dates
- Verifying Creditable Civilian and Military Service
Day Four
- Review of Day Three
- Veterans' Preference Use and Entitlement
- Adjudicating and Documenting Veterans' Preference
- Within-Grade Increases: Eligibility Requirements, Completion Dates, Creditable Service
Day Five
- Review of Day Four
- Probationary Period Requirements
- Allowable Non-Pay Time
- Career Tenure Service Requirements
- Course Review and Summary
Other Recommended Courses:
- Federal Employee Benefits (BENE7104)
